Gemma Arterton has confirmed the recent rumours surrounding her involvement in an Alien prequel.

The actress, who has starred in Prince of Persia and The Disappearance of Alice Creed, has admitted to EW that she has been contacted by Ridley Scott (who directed the first Alien) for a new project.

"The honest truth is that Ridley Scott has approached me to meet with him about something in the next few weeks," said Arterton. "He saw Alice Creed and loved it."

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Though Arterton is not sure what role she will be playing, she does have some suggestions. "Maybe Iâ€™ll be playing an alien!" the actress enthused. "I wouldnâ€™t mind that, actually. I like dressing up. Thatâ€™s why I became an actor in the first place."